@SafeDavid3 @_CatintheHat David, I'd love to talk to you about my investigations into the body responsible for IPC in Scotland. Unbelievable stuff - or it should be, but unfortunately it's very believable.
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Dr Sally Witcher
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Dr Sally Witcher
@SalWitcher
Former Chair @TheSCoSS, Chair of UK Govt's Disability Employment Advisory Committee, DWP senior official. Founder @InclusiveNew. Disabled, #Masketeer
Edinburgh, Scotland Katılım Mart 2015
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Many thanks to @_CatintheHat for compiling this thread explaining, with audiovisuals, some of the key findings in CATA's recent reports.
Cat in the Hat 🐈⬛ 🎩 🇬🇧@_CatintheHat
Last week, CATA released two explosive reports which revealed a scandal of monumental proportions. Flawed decisions were made at the start of the Covid pandemic - and then covered up for years to come. In this series of videos, @SafeDavid3 talks us through the key findings…
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Any one of us could find ourselves (or loved ones) sick/ disabled/ elderly or facing a difficult death. So every one of us should unite to ensure as a priority that support throughout life, from cradle to grave, is in place for all when needed.
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Once in place, it could become ever more coercive, as support is increasingly removed from groups any future govt doesn't value, rendering lives ever more impossible, driving them to 'choose' death. Good intentions today can open the door to bad ones tomorrow.
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This debate was a shining example of the Scottish Parliament at its best. Thank you to all MSPs, however you voted, for listening to constituents who took different views, researching, reflecting & wrestling with what to do for the best, for Scotland. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
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I want to explain why I voted against the Assisted Dying Bill, and share my reasons with you all.
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@HumzaYousaf Thank you for listening and for making these important points so powerfully.
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No jubilation or victory rhetoric, just quiet relief as the Assisted Dying Bill is rejected by Parliament.
We could not afford to pass a Bill that the most vulnerable told us they feared would open the door to coercion - regardless of how subtle it may be - to end their lives.
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Dr Sally Witcher retweetledi
Tonight the Scottish Parliament voted NO to legalising assisted suicide in Scotland by 69 votes to 57
Thank you to the MSP's who listened to the evidence & experiences of all those with concerns about this Bill
Hopefully Westminster will follow the Scottish Parliament's example
Not Dead Yet UK@TheNotDeadYetUK
In the end more MSPs understood that the risks were too great. For now. As this BBC headline makes clear, the battle is far from over. We must continue to make the case that disabled people's voices and concerns must be central to this debate. #post" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx2g…
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@sjksanders I agree with what you say on the absolute inability to comprehend life outside their limited experience but am no longer shocked by anything politicians do.
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@SalWitcher I keep thinking I can’t be more shocked and then… they shock me some more. It’s the absolute inability to comprehend life outside of their limited experience.
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I'd add that the fact sick/ disabled people don't have choice over how they live their lives or access to health (inc mental health, palliative care) services is a political choice. So is instead giving them choice to die. Can people not see the danger of where this could lead?
Hannah Brown@HannahMargBrown
Pam Duncan-Glancy tells @heraldscotland she feels 'sick' ahead of the assisted dying bill as she shares her concerns over safeguards for disabled people and urges MSPs to vote against the proposals. Read the latest on our live blog: heraldscotland.com/news/25941972.…
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Tonight, MSPs will be asked to make a very important decision.
I will be voting against the Assisted Dying Bill as vulnerable people could be coerced into taking their lives, while the scope of the bill could be expanded.
I hope MSPs defeat it.
news.stv.tv/politics/msps-…
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Dr Sally Witcher retweetledi
GDA recognises that many people hold differing views on the principle of #AssistedDying. Regardless of people’s views on the principle of Assisted Dying, it is widely accepted by multiple professional bodies that this Bill is unsafe. This is why we’re urging MSP’s to VOTE NO
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@ShonaRobisonMSP @ShonaRobison I know this is a tough issue but there are no safeguards possible that can't be got round & covered up, and easily removed once the principle of the State assisting people to kill themselves is in law. There is no training possible that can guarantee detection of coercion. Fact.
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Tonight’s final vote on the Assisted Dying Bill is a defining issue for the Scottish Parliament.
My thanks to the hundreds of constituents who have engaged with me on this.
I have not taken this decision lightly. Please read below why I will be supporting the Bill this evening.
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Dr Sally Witcher retweetledi
An alternative to the usual pro assisted suicide media bias (yes, I'm referring to tonight's @BBCPanorama), here's a link to Better Off Dead?
bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…
My @RTS_media award winning documentary opposing assisted suicide from a secular, disability rights perspective
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I can't think of a more consequential Bill on which to make my final speech as an MSP
I've immense empathy for those suffering with a terminal illness. However, I cannot in good conscience support legislation that could be abused to coerce the most vulnerable to end their lives.
Holyrood@HolyroodDaily
MSPs are preparing for the final vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill today. holyrood.com/news/view,msps…
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MSPs vote today on the assisted dying Bill. Many will wrestle with what to do. The right thing to do is vote against because no training can ensure coercion is detected & no 'safeguards' can't be got round & later removed. This Bill is dangerous. I'm scared by where it will lead.
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Dr Sally Witcher retweetledi
Edinburgh Castle lit up tonight for Long Covid Awareness Day.
A huge thank you to the Castle team and Helen at Long Covid Kids for helping shine a light on Long Covid.
#LongCovidAwarenessDay #LitForLongCovid
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I have the honour to work with people with Long Covid and their organisations, like Long Covid Scotland and Long Covid Kids Scotland. They have my utmost admiration. Please support them if you can.
Inclusive New Normal@InclusiveNew
Today 15/3 is International #LongCovidAwarenessDay & landmarks will be lit up in teal (campaign colour). Awareness is much needed - that people still get it, most are working age, had no health issues, there's no cure & few services - & that it's an indoor air quality issue.
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